Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa Message Board - Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

goldsteb@gmail.com — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:23:52 +0000

This is very helpful. Thanks so much for the quick reply!

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

Max — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:36:25 +0000

Thanks for the update!

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

Sunlight Dancer — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:23:15 +0000

Hi - thanks so much for posting this information! Any recent updates regarding how the airlines are treating the issue in Zihuatanejo or whether Nutrizoo is now certified to issue the certificate? Any additional info would be a huge help. Thank you

The mandate was rolled out with very little notice or information. Alaska, Aeroméxico and United require the certificate in order to board a flight with your dog to the USA. Dr Jorge Islas in Ixtapa is now authorized to issue the screwworm certificate. +52 755 115 0936 He needs at least a week to request the documents from a government vet in CDMX and requires a 50% deposit up front.

No doubt there will soon be other vets in the area who will be authorized to provide it as well. It's an additional income stream for local vets.

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

goldsteb@gmail.com — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:02:47 +0000

Hi - thanks so much for posting this information! Any recent updates regarding how the airlines are treating the issue in Zihuatanejo or whether Nutrizoo is now certified to issue the certificate? Any additional info would be a huge help. Thank you!!!

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

Sunlight Dancer — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 06:53:09 +0000

You are a treasure! Thank you, Julian.

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

KTO — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:29:40 +0000

Thanks Julian,

We appreciate all this information. You really went above and beyond! Thanks!

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Julian — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:32:53 +0000

Listing of the vets that are authorized to issue the certification if the situation changes . I’ll post updates as I get them from both agencies . https://www.gob.mx/senasica/documentos/directorio-de-mvra-en-clinicas-y-hospitales-veterinarios?state=published&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0J-F...

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

Julian — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:18:37 +0000

Thanks Talley for alerting me .
In December , the USDA placed an embargo on ruminants , equines and canines coming from Mexico into the United States effective immediately .
It threw people traveling with dogs into a panic as the USDA required a govt vet to do the physical exam for screwworm and stamp the health certificate . At the time , there was maybe 20 such licensed vets in all of Mexico . I was returning to the USA for a few weeks right after the embargo so I contacted the western regional office of USDA outlining how it would be impossible to meet their stated requirements . I did receive a time sensitive letter from the USDA authorizing my normal vet in Zihuatanejo to perform the exam and write a added note indicating the exam and no evidence of screwworms . I returned to the USA and the CDC customs without an issue with a regular health exam . I’d been in touch with SENASICA about this problem . They did issue a two day virtual class for screwworm licensing . A few vets from Zihuatanejo applied and were declined due to not having a different govt licensing first . There are currently no vets in Zihua that can meet the official requirement . But airlines snd customs as of yesterday are continuing to allow any vets health certificate .

There is one vet each in Acapulco , Uruapan and Patzcuaro that can provide the actual screw worm verification . It must be 5 days before flight or border crossing .

I’m continuing to talk to both agencies . USDA has acknowledged that domestic personal pets pose little to no screwworm risk and reform “might “ be needed . I’m pushing for that . A regular health exam with screwworm screening is more than adequate . I’m working with my personal vet , Nutrizoo , to get them and at least one other vet here verified through SENSICA. A group of vets here are working together to get this done .
I’m returning in April to the US with my dogs and I’ve got a network of concerned dog travelers reporting on daily acceptance of a regular health certificate . It’s not resolved but it’s manageable as of today .
I’ve had previous success with lobbying USDA for modification of regulations regarding Mexico pet travel , I’ll continue to advocate a more workable solution .

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

Sunlight Dancer — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:45:49 +0000

Well, that was the joke. We need to get paperwork so my cousin's dog can board the plane after we visit Zihua in early March. The dog is a rescue and can't be left alone due to severe separation anxiety. Any help will be greatly appreciated - also anyone who enjoys my dumb pun will be as well.

The airlines' rules on transporting a dog can vary. Aeroméxico is particularly sticky. It's their plane, their rules and you want to make sure to comply with every one of them. I recommend checking under "travel with pets" on the airline's website or calling directly.

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

KTO — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:46:45 +0000

Thank you!

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

KTO — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 03:46:27 +0000

Thank you so much!

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

Talley Ho — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 02:17:45 +0000

There is a woman we know on Facebook who is doing the contact with the government about this certification. I just contacted her and asked her to check in.

As of two days ago, friends flew back to Los Angeles on Alaska and didn't have to have it because it's not available.

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

Sunlight Dancer — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:45:48 +0000

I asked Dr Islas about the screwworm certification. He said he is not certified and there is only ONE vet in the entire state of Guerrero (Acapulco) on the list of certified Mexican vets.

He advised he will contact SENASICA for more information.

Whether the USDA screwworm certificate is mandated for entry into the USA is not clear. For sure, all dogs must be microchipped and vaccinated for rabies per new CDC regulations.

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

Casa Juan — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:36:49 +0000

try Jorge Islas 52 755 115 0936

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

KTO — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:24:47 +0000

Well, that was the joke. We need to get paperwork so my cousin's dog can board the plane after we visit Zihua in early March. The dog is a rescue and can't be left alone due to severe separation anxiety. Any help will be greatly appreciated - also anyone who enjoys my dumb pun will be as well.

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs (reply)

CMFLYNN — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:10:22 +0000

My cousins and I are meeting up late February to celebrate a birthday. Birthday girl has a dog that is a rescue that was abandoned and has very serious issues with anxiety if left alone. There is a new USDA requirement that a dog has to get paperwork in Mexico to ensure it hasn't contracted screwworm prior to debarking (pun definitely intended). The USDA website only mentions an Acapulco vet. Is there a vet in Zihua that can help? Thanks!!!

If I understand your message correctly, you'd like to debark a dog!?

Vet certified to clear screw worm for USA bound dogs

KTO — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:06:32 +0000

My cousins and I are meeting up late February to celebrate a birthday. Birthday girl has a dog that is a rescue that was abandoned and has very serious issues with anxiety if left alone. There is a new USDA requirement that a dog has to get paperwork in Mexico to ensure it hasn't contracted screwworm prior to debarking (pun definitely intended). The USDA website only mentions an Acapulco vet. Is there a vet in Zihua that can help? Thanks!!!